US Bridges

Gldn Sprgs/Leon Sm over I-20

Fair

Calhoun County, Alabama · 2.6 MI E JCT SR21-EXIT188 · Structure no. 014125

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,633
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gldn Sprgs/Leon Sm over I-20 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Gldn Sprgs/Leon Sm over I-20 in Calhoun County, Alabama. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 56 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,633 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,086 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGldn Sprgs/Leon Sm
CrossesI-20
Location2.6 MI E JCT SR21-EXIT188
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyCalhoun County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.61102, -85.78632
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,633 (2022)
Projected traffic40,086 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gldn Sprgs/Leon Sm over I-20 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Gldn Sprgs/Leon Sm over I-20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Gldn Sprgs/Leon Sm over I-20 carry?

About 28,633 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gldn Sprgs/Leon Sm over I-20?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Gldn Sprgs/Leon Sm over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.